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Cenestin

synthetic conjugated estrogens A
Used for Menopause
Used for Menopause

Cenestin is a combination of nine synthetic (man-made) estrogens used to treat moderate-to-severe symptoms of menopause, such as night sweats, hot flashes, flushing, and vaginal dryness, itching, or burning. Cenestin is no longer available in the United States.

Last reviewed on October 27, 2021
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Drug Facts

Common BrandsCenestin (brand no longer available)
Drug ClassEstrogen replacement
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Frequently asked questions about Cenestin

What is Cenestin?
Cenestin is a combination of nine synthetic estrogens made from a plant source. This medication is used to replace the estrogen levels that are lowered or lost during menopause. Cenestin is used after menopause to help treat symptoms of night sweats, hot flashes, flushing, and vaginal dryness, itching, or burning.
Is Cenestin still available?
No, Cenestin is currently not available in the United States.
Why was Cenestin discontinued?
It isn't clear why the manufacturer (Teva) discontinued Cenestin in 2014, but we know that it wasn't because of any safety issues or issues around how well the medication worked. The discontinuation of Cenestin led to a shortage of the medication.
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Interactions between Cenestin and other drugs

Cenestin may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Cenestin. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with a medication in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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